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Tickets for the Almond Bowl car raffle are on sale for $20 to give locals a chance to win a new car and support high school students.

The fundraiser takes place in October as the big game nears + benefits community youth.

Joshua Moreno, who spent 20 years struggling with homelessness and addiction, graduated from the Salvation Army's 6-month Adult Rehabilitation Program on Aug.

27 and credits the community support with his renewed stability. His story highlights how essential local programs help rebuild lives.

Gridley hosts the Butte County Fair, which now features a marketplace for local farm products; the event offers seven vendors and $12 tickets and runs through Sunday night, giving neighbors a fresh taste of local produce.

The Butte County Fair is underway at the fairgrounds in Gridley & will run through Sunday.

FFA winners will be recognized as part of the festivities.

BaT Comics and Games in downtown Chico released an exclusive Hello Kitty comic cover with the historic Bidwell Mansion today and will host a signing Sept.

2, 2-6 p.m. The special edition comes in 700 printed copies on Broadway Street.

Chico Unified School District has finalized a clear bag policy for all 2026-27 football games at Chico and Pleasant Valley high schools to improve event safety—families should review the host school’s website for approved bag types, including allowed diaper and medically necessary items.

Sean Jacobs became one of two fully online sociology students to win Chico State's President's Academic Excellence Award after overcoming homelessness and addiction.

He now plans to pursue a Master of Social Work and work as a telehealth therapist (while continuing to serve his community).

Chico State students returned for the fall semester on Aug.

24, raising enrollment above 15,000 and boosting activity downtown—local shops report more traffic as students and families fill the streets.

Chico State ag students won several awards at the California State Fair in Sacramento this summer, including Champion Southdown Ram and Premier Exhibitor honors.

Their photographers also earned national praise — Dash Ferrero was named UPAA Student Photographer of the Year at an international UPAA symposium in Ann Arbor.

Local tattoo artist Dylan Lapp of Red Room Tattoo advises customers to ask about shop cleanliness and cross-contamination prevention to avoid infection risks noted by the FDA.

He said this guidance applies whether getting a first tattoo or a refill and draws on 23+ years of experience.